I thought listers might find this interesting: 1c. Add Your Name to the Virtual Surname Wall The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) is creating a Virtual Surname Wall, to be unveiled at their annual Genealogy Jamboree on 8-10 June. Individuals from any geographical location are invited to submit up to ten family surnames, along with the geographic area (or migration pattern) and dates associated with the names. Names will be included in a free, searchable, online database. Submissions must be received before 22 May. The SCGS has had a "Surname Wall" project for many, many years. It has taken several forms, including sticky notes posted on a real wall at Jamborees years ago. The new Virtual Surname Wall will take the concept into the digital world and allow the society to contact many more people. The SCGS president, Paula Hinkel, says, "We all have so many 'brick walls' that block our success. We hope that this wall will be one that will help!" For more information visit: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/BreakingNews.htm#surname